Last Updated: July 18, 2025 As people who love hiking, we are always on the lookout for the next great trek. When considering the possibilities in Guanacaste, the Lomas Barbudal …
Road Conditions of Specific Routes in Costa Rica
Last Updated: August 21, 2025 If you’ve read our article on Driving in Costa Rica, then you’ve already learned the basics of what to expect when out on the road. …
Costa Rica’s Botanical Orchid Garden
Last Updated: August 4, 2025 Not far from Costa Rica’s capital city of San Jose is the Botanical Orchid Garden. This little-known garden in La Garita may not see a …
Playa Brasilito: An Authentic Beach Town in Guanacaste
Last Updated: August 13, 2025 Nestled between the popular resort destinations of Playa Flamingo and Playa Conchal is the unassuming Playa Brasilito. This town and beach of the same name …
Curi-Cancha Reserve: Avoiding the Crowds in Monteverde
Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Even though Monteverde is a remote destination, hundreds of thousands of tourists still visit each year. In fact, during the height of the dry season, …
Costa Rica Destinations Summary Guide
Last Updated: September 14, 2022 On this website, we give tons of detailed information on Costa Rica’s destinations and attractions. Reading everything takes a lot of time, however. That’s the …
Living in Costa Rica: Three Year Update
It seems like it was only a few months ago that we were writing our two-year update on living in Costa Rica. But this past weekend, we just breezed by …
Driving to Monteverde: Best Routes and Road Conditions
Last Updated: August 28, 2025 Monteverde is one of Costa Rica’s most unique destinations. This humble mountain town, best known for its foggy cloud forests, is far removed from other …
Samara: Guanacaste’s Most Overlooked Beach Town
Last Updated: November 28, 2024 Many of the beach towns in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province have become extremely popular over the years due to their gorgeous sands and turquoise waters. …
Belen Waterfall: A Hidden Swimming Hole Near Samara
Last Updated: July 7, 2025 Part of Costa Rica’s allure are the many off-the-beaten-path activities that can be found with a little bit of exploring. One such activity is the …